Raynaud’s Phenomenon- Friday Pop Quiz 10/9
This 34-year-old woman reports a long history of Raynaud's phenomenon. The only medication she takes is albuterol as needed for exercise-induced asthma. On exam, you notice splinter hemorrhages of the fingernails as well as the pictured findings. Which of the following antibodies is LEAST likely to be positive in this woman?
A. Anti-nuclear
B. Anti-histone
C. Anti-B2 glycoprotein
D …
This 34-year-old woman reports a long history of Raynaud's phenomenon. The only medication she takes is albuterol as needed for exercise-induced asthma. On exam, you notice splinter hemorrhages of the fingernails as well as the pictured findings. Which of the following antibodies is LEAST likely to be positive in this woman?
A. Anti-nuclear
B. Anti-histone
C. Anti-B2 glycoprotein
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Dr. Lester is the Director of the Skin of Color Program at the Department of Dermatology University of California San Francisco. Wow! This means we got a “two for one special” from her lecture, not only learning about the truths and myths associated with the use of isotretinoin in acne but also recognizing that those who are underrepresented minorities or socioeconomically disadvantaged may no …
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember major causes of drug-induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) with the following mnemonic:
SANA
Sulfonamides
Anticonvulsants
NSAIDs
Allopurinol
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Stevens-Johnso …
The October issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology focuses on the topic of Atopic Dermatitis featuring an outstanding line-up of original articles. Straight from the JDD Editor's desk, we share this month's issue highlights:
Clinical Relevance of Skin Pain in Atopic Dermatitis discusses the clinical relevance of skin pain with respect to its experience, pathophysiology, relationship with …
The syndrome that is associated with the disease shown in this image is known as:
A. SAPHO syndrome
B. Follicular occlusion tetrad syndrome
C. LEOPARD syndrome
D. NAME syndrome
E. PAPA syndrome
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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